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Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise

Chairman of the Board of Directors, SEB S.A. · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-22

Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEB S.A.. d'Artaise is based in France. Earlier roles include positions at SEB S.A.. d'Artaise was born in 1954 in 6th arrondissement of Lyon and educated at ESCP Business School.

French businessman and chartered accountant who graduated from ESCP Europe. He joined Groupe SEB in 1994 and served as Chairman and CEO from 2000 to 2022, when he transitioned to Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on de La Tour d'Artaise's transition to Chairman of Groupe SEB following the appointment of Stanislas de Gramont as CEO in 2022. Earlier headlines documented the company's strategic expansion efforts under de La Tour d'Artaise's leadership, including investments in the American housewares market and brand development initiatives in emerging markets such as India.

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Born
October 27, 1954 · 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Citizenship
France
Education
ESCP Business School
Awards
Commander of the National Order of Merit, Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise: FAQ

Who is Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise?
Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEB S.A., based in France.
Where did Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise work previously?
Earlier roles include SEB S.A. (CEO, until 2022).
Where was Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise educated?
Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise studied at ESCP Business School.